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Grooming · July 14, 2026

how often should men get a haircut? every 2 to 6 weeks, depending on your style

Most men should get a haircut every 2 to 6 weeks: skin fades every 2 to 3 weeks, short classic cuts about every 4, and longer styles every 6 or so. Here is the breakdown by style and how to find the cadence that keeps you sharp.

Grooming · July 10, 2026

the hot towel shave experience, step by step: what actually happens in the chair

Bootlegged's Hot Towel Shave Experience is a $56, 30-minute straight razor shave that moves through seven stages, from skin evaluation to a facial massage with after-shave balm, using premium Italian products. Here is exactly what happens at each step and how to prep.

Style Guides · July 8, 2026

what is a skin fade? low, mid, and high fades explained (and how to ask for one)

A skin fade is a haircut where the sides and back taper all the way down to bare skin, finished with a straight razor for a seamless blend. At Bootlegged Barber Co., a Haircut with Expert Skin Fade is $52 and takes about 30 minutes.

Shop News · July 1, 2026

the bootlegged story: how amanda nevel built a barbershop on tradition, community, and trust

Bootlegged Barber Co. was founded in 2017 by Amanda Nevel on three principles: tradition, community, and quality. The name came from a customer's offhand remark, and the mission came from the gaps she saw in her own industry.